Chad Brown re-signed, Herron waived, 4 workouts - New England Patriots Forums

***pats1*** · 09-11-2007, 05:00 PM

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal..._moves_15.html

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September 11, 2007
Pats moves
By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff

A few personnel items to pass along regarding the Patriots:

The Patriots have waived linebacker David Herron. The team had claimed Herron off waivers from the Vikings earlier this month.

The team has re-signed veteran linebacker Chad Brown today. Brown was with the club in training camp.

The Patriots also continue to keep their emergency lists fresh by working out free agents. On Monday, the team hosted center Dan Connolly, guard Rick DeMulling, tight end Stephen Spach and offensive tackle Barry Stokes.

Posted By: mreiss | Time: 05:29:44 PM

unoriginal · 09-11-2007, 05:16 PM

Oh god. We're trying out Detroit Lions O-line rejects.

Fencer · 09-11-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by unoriginal

Oh god. We're trying out Detroit Lions O-line rejects.

Russ Hochstein's former team didn't have a great OL.

And interesting re Chad Brown. They must actually envision using him, if not this week, then hypothetically later in the season.

Of course, we're injury-shallow at DE, so it makes sense to add depth either there or at OLB.

unoriginal · 09-11-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fencer

Russ Hochstein's former team didn't have a great OL.

And interesting re Chad Brown. They must actually envision using him, if not this week, then hypothetically later in the season.

Of course, we're injury-shallow at DE, so it makes sense to add depth either there or at OLB.

"Not great" isn't the same thing as abysmal.

Besides, DeMulling and Stokes are what they are... worse guards than Damien Woody. Hochstein at least was raw.

Pats726 · 09-11-2007, 09:16 PM

Mgtch was totally right about Herron...maybe they saw something they liked and when they got him here, his special teams was worse than poor...and gone. He hit the nail on the head with him..while I thought they were looking at a Lua replacenebt (and maybe the team did as well..) he just didn't have it. Chad Brown might be a good OLB; 3rd guy in...better to have depth than someone who can't even play STms.

***mgteich*** · 09-11-2007, 09:45 PM

OK, the feud with Minny can be forgotten. Chad Brown was cut so that we didn't have to pay him for a full season, unless he is actually on the roster for a full season. He is obviously a much better emergency backup than Herron.
Mays is a much better special teamer than Herron. I hope he gets to stay on the roster.

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Originally Posted by Pats726

Mgtch was totally right about Herron...maybe they saw something they liked and when they got him here, his special teams was worse than poor...and gone. He hit the nail on the head with him..while I thought they were looking at a Lua replacenebt (and maybe the team did as well..) he just didn't have it. Chad Brown might be a good OLB; 3rd guy in...better to have depth than someone who can't even play STms.